Simple Classic Pot Roast

Ingredients

• •3 pounds chuck roast
• •1 tablespoon olive oil
• •2 teaspoons salt
• •1 teaspoon black pepper
• •1 medium onion, chopped
• •4 cloves garlic, minced
• •2 cups beef broth
• •1 cup red wine (optional)
• •4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
• •4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• •2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• •2 sprigs fresh thyme

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).

2. 2

   Season the chuck roast on all sides with salt and black pepper.

3. 3

   Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Sear the roast on all sides until browned, approximately 4-5 minutes per side, then remove it and set aside.

5. 5

   In the same pot, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and slightly softened, about 3-4 minutes.

6. 6

   Deglaze the pot by adding beef broth and red wine (if using), scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

7. 7

   Return the roast to the pot and add the carrots, potatoes, rosemary, and thyme.

8. 8

   Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven.

9. 9

   Cook for 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and easily pulled apart with a fork.

10. 10

    Remove the pot from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.